deist
noun [ C ] religion specialized (also Deist) uk/ˈdeɪ.ɪst/ us/ˈdiː.ɪst/ /ˈdeɪ.ɪst/
自然神论者
someone who believes in a single god who created the world but does not act to influence events
The deists of the eighteenth century invented their own "natural" theology. 十八世纪的自然神论者发明了他们自己的“自然”神学。
Like Jefferson, Lincoln could best be described as a Deist. 对林肯最贴切的描述是他是自然神论者，和杰斐逊一样。
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- As a deist, he believed in some kind of intelligent design but was resistant to organized religion.
- He says he does not practice a religion but would call himself a deist.
- They were Deists who did not believe the bible was true.
deist
adjective (also Deist) uk/ˈdeɪ.ɪst/ us/ˈdiː.ɪst/
自然神论信仰者
believing in a single god who created the world but does not act to influence events
Deist writers denied the continuing, personal involvement of God in creation. 自然神论者否认上帝在创世中有持续的、个人的参与。
The Deist God assumes no control over life, exerts no influence on natural phenomena, and gives no supernatural revelation.
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- There are no full modern editions of deist authors.
- There is a deist dimension to his thinking.
- Woolston was England's principal deist martyr, having died in prison because of his deist publications.
Compare: agnosticatheistmonotheistnontheistpantheisttheist